Katie Lynne Gleichman

Katie Lynne Gleichman, 42, of Baldwin City, KS, passed away Wednesday March 25, 2026 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family at her home. She was born January 17, 1984 in Wichita KS, the daughter of Don and Judy (Reynolds) Harkin. Judy later married Steve Stout, and together they gave Katie and Maggie a foundation of ever-loving care and support. She graduated from Derby High School in 2002. Katie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Wichita State University in 2007. Katie worked for Brookdale Senior Living for 13 years. She was an active member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Baldwin City, KS.

She was united in marriage to her best friend, Joe C. Gleichman on June 16, 2013 in Mulvane, Kansas. They shared over twelve years of marriage and created 3 beautiful daughters ~ Alayna, Eleanor and Josie.

 Faith was one of Katie's defining qualities. Her ease in trusting her Father was authentic, and her faith steadfast. One only had to spend a few moments with Katie to know that faith and family were her life's loves and priorities. Katie was brilliant, warm, determined and had a "take charge" attitude, all delivered with a big smile and brighter spirit. All these attributes contributed to her success at work and with relationships ~ her kindness invited people in and she was always adding to her loving connections. These qualities also fueled her fight against cancer; she fought with strength, determination and a sense of hope that never faltered. She shared an unbreakable bond with her sister, Maggie. They lived life side-by-side, even thousands of miles apart. We celebrate that they are side-by-side once again. Katie's loves of her life were Joe, Eleanor and Josie. Katie loved every part of being a wife and mother. Joe was her best friend; they shared many adventures and had so much fun together. They created a strong, loving and faithful foundation that Eleanor and Josie will have with them forever.

She was preceded in death by her loving grandparents, George and Betty Reynolds, father, Don Harkin; daughter, Alayna Gleichman; sister, Maggie Butterfield; uncle, Terry Reynolds; and cousin, Ronni Reynolds.

 Katie is survived and so loved by her husband, Joe Gleichman, and two daughters, Eleanor and Josie Gleichman all of the home; her parents, Judy and Steve Stout, Mulvane, KS; brothers Bryan Harkin and wife Jodi, Topeka, KS and Nick Stout and Deanna, Portland, OR; sister, Tabitha Stout of Prairie Village, KS; brother-in-law, Arlee Butterfield and nieces Madelynne, Maylee and Abigail of Baldwin City, KS; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; her lifelong Wichita loves/girls, Jenny Van Tassell, Molly Monier, Mandy London and Megan Harper, and dogs, Daisy and Minnie.

We will all remember Katie as a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend whose legacies are her daughters, her beautiful example of faith and the tapestry of family and friends she wove throughout time and years and love.

Katie’s Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 700 Chapel Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, KS. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Lighthouse Baptist Church. Flower arrangements and plants may be sent to the Lighthouse Baptist Church. Memorial contributions to Gleichman Family Fund, established to support Joe, Eleanor and Josie may be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gleichman-family-fund.

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